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CLOUD COMPUTING
Definition
Cloud computing refers to delivering services such as software, hardware, servers, and databases through the internet. Since it is vulnerable to security threats, data loss, and breach, cloud-computing providers maintain multiple copies. Google’s Gmail is an example of cloud computing providers where users access applications and files from the internet, using any device (Jamsa, 2012).
Advantages of cloud computing
It is easy to access.
It is efficient in disaster recovery.
It enhances growth flexibility (Mukherji & Srivastava, 2016).
Disadvantages
Cloud computing does not substitute other servers completely. There is a need for backup and recovery.
It has limited features and difficult to customize.
No redundancy.
Scalability
It refers to the ability to increase and decrease an IT solution quickly and easily. Cloud computing improves the efficiency and effectiveness of scalability within the organization. Also, it enables users to add applications, storage, as well as operating in local and global markets.
Virtualization
It refers to running a different OS in any computer system at the same time. Cloud computing improves virtualization by ensuring that various departments can access computer resources from a pool. Therefore, it saves costs and increases the effectiveness of virtualization services in an organization (dnsstuff, 2019).
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Recently, students discussed server virtualization. How it works, and how it influences the users. This post is useful since it increased my knowledge base in understanding server virtualization. In agreement with the post, server virtualization increases efficiency and productivity. It also requires expertise and monitoring with the right tools. However, the student should provide the necessary tools for the implementation of server virtualization.
Another post was about what cloud computing is. The student tackled the topic well. To affirm the post, I agree with the fact that cloud computing involves service delivery over the internet. However, the student should inform on the fear that can arise if users decided to rely on cloud computing for data security. In addition to the post, there are different models of cloud computing such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
References
dnsstuff. (2019, December 10). Virtualization Technology vs. Cloud Virtualization. Retrieved from www.dnsstuff.com: https://www.dnsstuff.com/virtualization-technology-cloud-computing-types
Jamsa. (2012). Cloud computing. In K. Jamsa, cloud computing. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Mukherji, S., & Srivastava, S. (2016, July 7). Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing Technology. Retrieved from International Journal of Science and Research: https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v5i7/ART2016314.pdf
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